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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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